Graduate Students
Patricia M. Mitchell
Program: Developmental
Research Interest:
Mitchell's research is focused on the effects of marital conflict on the family system and children's adjustment. She is specifically interested in the role of the father in children's development, as well as the use of prevention and intervention programs to help prevent and/or stop the negative effects of conflict on children and the family.
Recent Publications:
Mitchell, P., Faircloth, W.B. & Keller, P.S. (2006). Marital conflict and the aftermath of divorce: Prevention Programs for Children. In J. Borkowski & C. Weaver (Eds.). The Science and Art of Promoting Healthy Child and Adolescent Development. Brookes Publishing.
Keller, P.S., Cummings, E.M., Davies, P.T., & Mitchell, P.M. (in review). Longitudinal relations between parental drinking problems, family functioning and child adjustment.
Keller, P.S., Mitchell. P.M., Cummings, E.M., Davies, P.T. (in preparation). Alcohol problems and characteristics of marital conflict: A longitudinal analysis.
Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame
Contact Information
Email: Mitchell.57@nd.edu